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30 Aug 2024
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The latest and full range of Alpinestars motorcycle wear for both road and off road.
Alpinestars, a truly world class brand of motorcycle apparel. Founded in the early 1960s by Sante Mazzarolo, Alpinestars has grown to be a world leading manufacturer of professional racing products such as leather jackets, jeans, boots and 1 piece suits. Whilst their leathers are worn by some of the biggest names in bike racing, they also specialise in high performance textile jackets, jeans and gloves. From F1 to Karting, the World Rally Championship to NASCAR, Alpinestars work with the very best drivers and riders to bring design innovations to all aspects of professional motor-sport.
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The latest and full range of Alpinestars motorcycle wear for both road and off road.
Alpinestars, a truly world class brand of motorcycle apparel. Founded in the early 1960s by Sante Mazzarolo, Alpinestars has grown to be a world leading manufacturer of professional racing products such as leather jackets, jeans, boots and 1 piece suits. Whilst their leathers are worn by some of the biggest names in bike racing, they also specialise in high performance textile jackets, jeans and gloves. From F1 to Karting, the World Rally Championship to NASCAR, Alpinestars work with the very best drivers and riders to bring design innovations to all aspects of professional motor-sport.
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Verified Customer Reviews for Alpinestars Clothing
Bangin gloves 
Alpinestars SMX-1 Air V2 Mixed Gloves - Black 
20 Jun 2026 by Muhammad R
Alpinestars SMX-1 Air V2 Mixed Gloves - Black The quality of the alpinestars gloves really surprised me as they are mid range in terms of price. The small Velcro strap is very strong and the just the feeling of the gloves while riding is amazing. 10/10
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Get what you pay for 
Alpinestars Andes V4 Drystar Textile Jacket - Night Navy / Mood Indigo / Black
20 Jun 2026 by Anonymous
Alpinestars Andes V4 Drystar Textile Jacket - Night Navy / Mood Indigo / Black This is a classic example of getting what you pay for, Alpinestars is a quality recognised brand, this jacket ticks all the boxes, comfy, stylish, waterproof, fits in with today’s modern biking fashion, highly recommend this product
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Equally jacket 
Alpinestars Gravity Drystar Textile Jacket - Black
20 Jun 2026 by Matt
Alpinestars Gravity Drystar Textile Jacket - Black Great quality jacket as you would expect from Alpinestars. Great service and delivery too
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Go up a size Alpinestars SMX-1 Air V2 Mixed Gloves - Black
19 Jun 2026 by Sarah
Alpinestars SMX-1 Air V2 Mixed Gloves - Black Brought these for my fiancé, had to return the large and get the XL.
He really likes them, perfect for this warmer weather!
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Fantastic Jacket 
Alpinestars GP Force V2 Airflow Leather Jacket - Black / Fluo Yellow 
19 Jun 2026 by David
Alpinestars GP Force V2 Airflow Leather Jacket - Black / Fluo Yellow Alpinestars really hit the mark with this jacket, the quality is fantastic and styling is superb, I totally love it. Perfect for summer as it lets so much air flow through it.
The fit is perfect for me and extremely comfortable from day 1.
I’m 5’10, around 13 and half stone and the Alpinestars sizing was telling me I was a size 54 (44” chest), so I ordered the 54, I tried it on and it fit really well, although I thought it could be a little more snug on the chest, i then ordered the 52 (42” chest) just to be sure, this fit absolutely perfect, nice aggressive fit without feeling tight, so I’d say it’s true to size. If you’re considering wearing an airbag, definitely go up a size.
Returned the 54, SBS returns were super easy and quick.
All in all, great jacket and great company to buy from. 10/10
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Comfortable and Good Quality 
Alpinestars SP-2 V3 Leather Gloves - Black / White / Bright Red
19 Jun 2026 by Ash
Alpinestars SP-2 V3 Leather Gloves - Black / White / Bright Red I've always worn AStars gloves but tried another brand when my old GP Plus gloves gave up after 20 odd years. The others just didn't feel right and were making my hands sweat. Back to AStars. These seem to be really well made and were comfy from the start. The venting seems to work so they don't cook your hands. Good feeling for the controls and the wrist portion isn't too thick so they go under my jacket, which I like. Fit is a little on the small side - I got Large but in many gloves I'm medium. Very happy with them so far. If they last half as long as the old ones it'll be fantastic
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Excellent Protection, But Fits Like They Were Made 
Alpinestars XT-3 Drystar Insulated Gloves - Dark Brown / Sand / Black
19 Jun 2026 by Karl
Alpinestars XT-3 Drystar Insulated Gloves - Dark Brown / Sand / Black I picked these up last minute on my way to a 7-day European tour on the GSA. I was gambling on the weather, and honestly, I’m glad I had them. We hit the jackpot of terrible conditions—heavy rain most days, plus snow and ice in the mountain
The Good:
To give credit where it’s due, these gloves are bombproof. Despite the relentless downpours, my hands stayed completely dry. More importantly, even when the temperatures dropped and we hit icy patches, my fingers never went numb, I did also have the heated grips on. They are warm, comfortable in the material sense, and look great on the bike.
The Bad:
Here is the deal-breaker: the sizing is way off. Trying to use the touchscreen was a joke, but the real issue was operating the bike’s controls, indicators or the menu on the bike. The some of fingers are about an inch too long for me, middle finger was fine and the thumb is similarly overdone. That extra material bunched up, making me lose the feel of the switchgear. I had to be hyper-aware when using the indicators or hazards because the "loose" fit robbed me of that fine-touch sensitivity you need on a bike.
The Verdict:
Do they do what they are meant to? Yes. They kept me dry and warm in apocalyptic weather. Would I recommend them? Probably not unless you have exceptionally long, slender fingers. If you are average-sized, the lack of tactility is a genuine safety concern when riding technical roads.
I can’t give them a bad review because they genuinely saved my trip from a comfort perspective, I should have taken more time and tried more gloves but I will definitely be shopping for a better-fitting pair now that I’m back in the UK.
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